💙 #autismacceptance #neurodiversityacceptance #autismsupport #adhd #mentalhealthsupport #autistic #actuallyautistic

Saying everyone is a "little autistic" Dismisses and diminishes the daily struggles of actually autistic people.

Yes as a autistic person I can relate to this! I either interput or stay quiet in the conversation. So difficult to navigate social cues 😬

I definitely prefer identity first language. I am autistic😊. Personally I find person first language invalidating. But of course it really depends on the individual and what they like to be referred to as.

Just talk to autistic people, these are not needed!

The Autistic experience of asking yourself “what is this emotion” only to discover it’s *dehydration*

Lovely team to work with! ❤

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2022. Our current school system is affecting young people's mental health, particularly neurodivergent young people. Growing up in an environment where you feel the need to change yourself to fit in with your peers is exhausting and damaging.

Sub grouping is completely uneccessary! We do not want this. Please just stop.

Many autistic individuals can find that they have differences around executive functioning. These are just some examples of the areas that can be affected.   #Neurodivergent #Autistic

The power of unmasking. By Neurodivergent_lou. 🖤

Totally relate to this😬

It’s Autism Acceptance Week, show your support by amplifying autistic voices so that together we can celebrate our differences and make the world a richer, more inclusive place.  #AutismAcceptanceWeek #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptanceWeek2023

The support needed during shutdown will be specific to each individual but this list is a good place to start in helping those going through this experience. #AutisticShutdown #Autism

RESOURCE: A brilliant free workbook from @/innerglowtherapy on Instagram. innerglowtherapy.co.uk/freebies

What You Are Hiding Could Be Hurting You: Autistic Masking in Relation to Mental Health, Interpersonal Trauma, Authenticity, & Self-Esteem by Evans et al highlights the relationship between autistic masking & past interpersonal trauma NEW FREE to Sept 21 liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

The Autistic Overwhelmed Stare #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #AutismAcceptance #MentalHealth #Disability